The paper today made it sound like Grilli had the 24th roster spot and the 6th bullpen spot all wrapped up. Who is the 25th man?

Jeremy

03-28-2004, 06:39 PM

Jaime Burke. according to Ozzie, he wants three catchers on his roster because in his words he will most likely pinch run or pinch hit for the catcher, so he wants to have a back-up to the back-up just in case of an injury or something.

ChiWhiteSox1337

03-28-2004, 06:55 PM

:farmer
Frank Thomas is going to need a good spring to make the roster this year.

On a serious note, probably Burke because of what Ozzie said.

SEALgep

03-28-2004, 07:11 PM

He also said he wanted 12 pitchers.

Jeremy

03-28-2004, 09:29 PM

Then perhaps Gload won't make the team?

beckett21

03-28-2004, 09:55 PM

Given that the Scott Schoenweis era is losing momentum quickly, I wanted to split my vote for Cotts and Burke, and kick Schoney to the curb. Since I couldn't do that, I went Cotts. Eventually Schoenweis will be out of the rotation, hopefully before irreparable damage has been done.

SEALgep

03-28-2004, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by Jeremy
Then perhaps Gload won't make the team? Right, he's on the team. It will be official soon enough.

SEALgep

03-28-2004, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by beckett21
Given that the Scott Schoenweis era is losing momentum quickly, I wanted to split my vote for Cotts and Burke, and kick Schoney to the curb. Since I couldn't do that, I went Cotts. Eventually Schoenweis will be out of the rotation, hopefully before irreparable damage has been done. Looks like they are at that point. Schoney has another start against the Brewers again, and if he has another poor outing, I assume they will go with Cotts. If he performs okay, I'm sure he will have a short leash during the season, meaning a few bad starts at the start of the season, and he will probably become the new lefty specialist. Wunsch I assume would become a general reliever, which is fine since he at least has shown he can get righties out as well.

Mohoney

03-28-2004, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Jeremy
Jaime Burke. according to Ozzie, he wants three catchers on his roster because in his words he will most likely pinch run or pinch hit for the catcher, so he wants to have a back-up to the back-up just in case of an injury or something.

Three catchers is SUICIDE! Just ask the 2001 Cubs.

My vote goes to "Action Jackson".

Adkins can go to Charlotte, and if Jackson gets rocked in April and May, he can come up in June.

Let's take a chance on Jackson.

WSox8404

03-28-2004, 10:39 PM

We need another pitcher because Shoney had another miserable outing again today.